Plant Foods May Change What Gut Bacteria Eat

Plant-based foods may do more for the gut than simply provide fiber. Two new studies suggest that parts of plants that resist normal digestion can...

Which Vitamins Really Help Your Kidneys?

The kidneys do much more than remove waste from the blood. They also help control blood pressure, balance water and minerals, support red blood...

Plant Foods Do More Than Feed You—They Reprogram Your Gut Bacteria

Eating more plant foods has long been linked to better health. People who regularly eat vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, and whole grains tend to have...

Belly Fat and Low Vitamin D May Be a Dangerous Mix

Having too much fat around the waist and very low vitamin D levels at the same time may be especially risky after age 50. A...

Vitamin B3 May Help Treat Fatty Liver Disease

Fatty liver disease has become one of the world's most common liver problems. The condition, now often called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD,...

Why Vitamin B3 Can Help Kill Cancer

Cancer remains one of the hardest diseases to treat because cancer cells come from the body’s own cells and can find ways to escape...

Popular Vitamin B3 Supplement Raises Cancer Questions

Nicotinamide riboside, commonly called NR, has become a popular dietary supplement among people interested in energy, metabolism and healthy aging. It is related to vitamin...

Fruit And Honey Fueled the Early Evolution of The Human Brain

Intelligence is an energetically expensive luxury – as the rise of artificial intelligence has reminded us. The human brain is no exception. Comprising roughly 2%...

Omega-3 and Low-Dose Aspirin May Treat Severe Gum Disease

Severe gum disease can be difficult to control, and some patients are given antibiotics in addition to standard dental treatment. A new clinical trial suggests...

The Hidden Gut Bacteria That Decide Whether Fibre Works for You

Why do some people feel healthier after eating more fibre while others notice little difference? A new study suggests the answer may not be the...